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ASUS A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1)

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 25identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:AMD
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Socket FM2+
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:64 GB
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):16 GB
  • RAID levels
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:1, 5, 10
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2048 MB
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):1024 MB
  • Maximum resolution
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):3840 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:3
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:8
    • GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1):4

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Comparison of A88X-PLUS, GA-Q87N (rev. 1.1)
79 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2048 MB1024 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers84
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111GUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XIntel® Q87
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Small Business Advantage
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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